‘Xperimental’ – Intergenerational Worship in Carrigrohane Church of Ireland Parish

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday the 8th March, Carrigrohane Union of parishes held ‘Xperimental’ – its informal, inter-generational worship gathering. Matt Gould hosted the night of band-led worship and chat-show style discussion about what being a ‘living Sacrifice‘ (from Romans chapter 12) means.

Conor McKeown (teen), Heather Watson (young adult) and Tim Jenkinson (er, slightly older adult) shared what ‘connecting faith and life‘ meant in their day to day lives, in an encouraging and very real way.

Matt Gould writes:

With over 40 people gathering from 13 years old to the 60-somethings, it was a great night for sharing faith across the generations. Thanks to all involved.  (The drinks were elderflower, in case you were wondering!)

'Xperimental' at Carrigrohane Parish

‘Xperimental’ at Carrigrohane Parish

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Ecumenical Children’s Service for World Day of Prayer in Crosshaven, County Cork

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Church, Crosshaven, County Cork was full to capacity with 200 school children their teachers, principals and many others for the World Day of Prayer Service on Friday, 6th March. The children’s service was led by the children of Templebreedy National School, Scoil Bhríde and Scoil Chros tSeáin (the 3 primary schools) Fr. Pat Stevenson and the Reverend Isobel Jackson also took part.

Here are some photos of the occasion:

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Great Quiz Night for Cork Diocesan Youth Council

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

There was a  great turn out for the annual CDYC (Cork Diocesan Youth Council) quiz on Saturday 7th March in Douglas, Cork.

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CDYC Quiz Night at the Canon Packham Hall, Douglas, Cork

Youth worker Hilda Connolly writes:

We had a great turn out of very intelligent young people at our Annual Table quiz on Saturday night, 7th March, with some very intense rounds! But it finally came to an end with Adam, Luke & Freddie from Midleton topping the leader board in our 15yr+ category and Ian, Aidan, Tom and Ashley from Rosscarbery topping the under 15yr leader board. So with a point between the 2 leaders the question being asked was “Is the Shield going to Midleton or Rosscarbery”? The West won! Well done Rosscarbery! A huge Thank you goes out to Uwe who manned the electrical and sound system for the night, Rev. Cliff Jeffers, Steven Jeffers and Norman Jackson for correcting and collating the results. Also to the Rev.Isobel Jackson, Peter Coughlan, the Rev. Sarah Marry and Kristin Hollowell and all the leaders that accompanied their youth groups for all their help and for joining in in the craic. Well done to all!

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Graduations at St Luke’s Home Education Centre, Cork

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Wednesday, 4th March was graduation day for CPE students at St Luke’s Home Education Centre (Northridge House), Cork.  The five graduating students completed a variety of phases in their CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) training under the supervision of Bruce Pierce, Director of Education at St Luke’s Home Education Centre, in partnership with St Luke’s Home and Cork University Hospital.  The Chairman of the Board of Directors of St Luke’s, Dr Paul Colton, was present to make the awards.

CPE Graduation at St Luke's Home Education Centre, Cork. Front row - those receiving CPE awards (l-r): Daniel Nuzum, Csaba Kalman, Anita Treacy, Aoife Ralph and Stephen McCann. Bank row: David O'Brien (CEO, St Luke's Home), Bruce Pierce (Director of Education, St Luke's Home Education Centre), Dr Paul Colton (Chairman, Board of Directors of St Luke's), and Tony McNamara (CEO of Cork University Hospital).

CPE Graduation at St Luke’s Home Education Centre, Cork. Front row – those receiving CPE awards (l-r): Daniel Nuzum, Csaba Kalman, Anita Treacy, Aoife Ralph and Stephen McCann. Bank row: David O’Brien (CEO, St Luke’s Home), Bruce Pierce (Director of Education, St Luke’s Home Education Centre), Dr Paul Colton (Chairman, Board of Directors of St Luke’s), and Tony McNamara (CEO of Cork University Hospital).

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Installations to the Chapter of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

At Evensong on Sunday, 8th March, two Canons were installed in the Chapter of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.  Canon Paul Willoughby, who was already a Chapter Canon, was installed as Canon Treasurer.  He is also Prebendary of Tymothan in the National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick, Dublin.  Canon Trevor Lester was installed as Prebendary of Dromdaleague and Kilnaglory (the Prebends vacated by Canon Willoughby).

The Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne (centre) with Canon Paul Willoughby (right) and Canon Trevor Lester (left) following the Service of Installation on Sunday, 8th March.

The Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne (centre) with Canon Paul Willoughby (right) and Canon Trevor Lester (left) following the Service of Installation on Sunday, 8th March.

The installations were conducted by the Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, on foot of the Mandate of the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, who made the appointments. Mr John Jermyn was present as Diocesan Registrar and Chapter Clerk.

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